How to pronounce delegitimation
Say it like dee-lih-jit-ih-MAY-shun. Delegitimation has six syllables, and the main stress falls on the fifth one (MAY).
- dee
- lih
- jit
- ih
- MAY
- shun
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Delegitimation pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- deeGive this part a little weight. The vowel is the "ee" in see.
- lihKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "i" in sit.
- jitGive this part a little weight. The vowel is the "i" in sit.
- ihKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "i" in sit.
- MAYSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "ay" in day.
- shunKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the relaxed "uh" in about.
American vs British pronunciation of delegitimation
- Americans usually soften the t in the middle into a quick d-like tap; British speakers keep a crisp t.
British respelling: dee-lih-jit-ih-MAY-shun.
What does delegitimation mean?
- The act of removing the legitimacy from something, or of making something illegitimate.
Where does delegitimation come from?
From de- + legitimation.
Words that rhyme with delegitimation
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Questions about saying delegitimation
How do you pronounce delegitimation?
Say dee-lih-jit-ih-MAY-shun. The American pronunciation is /ˌdilɪˌdʒɪtɪˈmeɪʃən/. In British English it is /ˌdiːlɪˌdʒɪtɪˈmeɪʃən/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in delegitimation?
Delegitimation has six syllables, and the main stress falls on the fifth one (MAY). Broken into parts: dee · lih · jit · ih · MAY · shun.
Is delegitimation pronounced differently in British English?
Yes. Americans usually soften the t in the middle into a quick d-like tap; British speakers keep a crisp t. The British form is /ˌdiːlɪˌdʒɪtɪˈmeɪʃən/ (dee-lih-jit-ih-MAY-shun).